Freedmen's Bureau Records: John G. Stover to Thomas
P. Jackson, July 4, 1867
Summary:
Stover asks Jackson to provide aid for a needy man, John Crisman, and his family
in Churchville. Several members of Crisman's family appear to suffer from mental
illness.
Thos. P. Jackson
Agt.
Freedm. Bureau
July 4th 1867
Churchville
Sir
I have just met with a very disturbing case of destitution which I trust it will be in your power to alleviate. Viz. John Wesley Crisman, Churchville, P.O. He is about 60 years old in feeble health, has dependent upon his support an idiotic brother aged about 50 years, a son 25 years, idiotic, subject to fitts and as helpless as an infant, also a widowed daughter with a child 5 years old. Mr. Crisman is a very worthy, inoffensive man -- And certainly needs and deserves the charities of the Government.
Very Respectfully
John G. Stover
Save order on Kei & Bro for lb Bacon & 2 Bus Corn, July 10/67
